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VP Lai lauds robust Taiwan-Australia tiesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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VP Lai lauds robust Taiwan-Australia ties

Taiwan-Australia ties are going from strength to strength on the back of close cooperation in an array of areas benefiting the people of both sides, Vice President Lai Ching-te said Dec. 16.

President Tsai responds to written questions from Cornell Law ForumPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai responds to written questions from Cornell Law Forum

President Tsai Ing-wen recently responded to written questions submitted by the Cornell Law Forum, sharing Taiwan’s success in preventing the spread of COVID-19 with the international community.

President Tsai delivers address at Hudson Institute year-end celebrationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai delivers address at Hudson Institute year-end celebration

President Tsai Ing-wen was invited by the Hudson Institute, a think tank based in Washington, DC, to deliver remarks at 8:00 a.m. this morning (December 10 local time; December 9, 7:00 p.m. US EST) at their virtual year-end celebration.

President Tsai delivers address at contract signing to host World Masters Games 2025 in Taiwan

The World Masters Games 2025 will be held in Taiwan. President Tsai Ing-wen delivered an address today at the virtual press conference for the contract signing, jointly held by the International Masters Games Association (IMGA) and the governments of host cities Taipei City and New Taipei City. President Tsai affirmed that Taiwan aims to host the most successful ever World Masters Games, and will do its utmost to realize the ideal of “Sport for All.”

President Tsai addresses 2020 Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award ceremony via videoPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai addresses 2020 Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award ceremony via video

President Tsai Ing-wen marked Human Rights Day on December 10 by addressing the 2020 Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award ceremony via video at the invitation of the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy (TFD). She congratulated the award winner the Asia Pacific Forum of National Human Rights Institutions (APF), headquartered in Australia, and emphasized that Taiwan is determined to play a more proactive role in promoting international human rights.

President Tsai delivers address at 2020 NDI Celebration of Democracy GalaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai delivers address at 2020 NDI Celebration of Democracy Gala

President Tsai Ing-wen was invited by the National Democratic Institute (NDI) to deliver an address via video at 5:00 a.m. this morning (December 9 local time; December 8, 4:00 p.m. US EST) at the 2020 NDI Celebration of Democracy Gala.

President Tsai attends opening of 2020 Taiwan-US-Japan Trilateral Indo-Pacific Security DialoguePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai attends opening of 2020 Taiwan-US-Japan Trilateral Indo-Pacific Security Dialogue

While attending the opening ceremony of the 2020 Taiwan-US-Japan Trilateral Indo-Pacific Security Dialogue on the morning of December 8, President Tsai Ing-wen stated that in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, Taiwan is ready and prepared to help those in need.

Tsai lauds Taiwan’s achievements in human rights, transitional justicePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tsai lauds Taiwan’s achievements in human rights, transitional justice

President Tsai Ing-wen said Dec. 5 that Taiwan has made significant progress in bolstering human rights while promoting transitional justice, underscoring the government’s commitment to safeguarding freedom and democracy while redressing judicial wrongs.

President Tsai meets Australian Representative to Taiwan Gary CowanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai meets Australian Representative to Taiwan Gary Cowan

President Tsai Ing-wen met with Australian Representative to Taiwan Gary Cowan on the morning of December 7, thanking him for his hard work and contributions to Taiwan-Australia relations. She also expressed hope that Taiwan and Australia can negotiate and sign an Economic Cooperation Agreement (ECA), and continue to deepen our partnership.

President Tsai receives International Pioneer Award for Leadership and delivers video speechPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai receives International Pioneer Award for Leadership and delivers video speech

President Tsai Ing-wen received the International Pioneer Award for Leadership from the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) at about 7:00 a.m. local time today (December 3, around 6:00 p.m. US EST) and delivered a speech via video. The ALEC's inaugural award was given to former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in 2006, making President Tsai the second international leader to receive this honor.